New York City approved legislation that will ban horse‑drawn carriages starting in June 2028. The law was passed in response to complaints from the family of an Indian tourist. The tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died on June 17 after falling from a carriage in Central Park. Lawmakers cited the accident as evidence of the need for stricter regulation. The new rule will remove the practice from city streets after a transition period. Supporters of the bill argue it will improve public safety. The measure received final approval from the city council.